EPPO Global Database

Neoleucinodes elegantalis(NEOLEL)

Distribution details in Honduras

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2012: Present, no details
From CABI Pest map 818 (2017): Present, restricted distribution
Comments
In the 2000s, found on aubergine crops in the area of Comayagua (causing problems at export). However, usually not considered as a major pest of solanaceous fruit crops in Honduras.
References
* INTERNET
Boletin Technico de Produccion. Identification, dano y control del barrenador en el fruto del tomate/berenjena (Neoleucinodes elegantalis: Pyralidae - Lepidoptera).
http://www.mcahonduras.hn/documentos/PublicacionesEDA/Manuales%20de%20produccion/EDA_Produccion_Elegantalis_02_07.pdf

* Miller JY, Matthews DL, Warren AD, Soli A, Harvey DJ, Gentili-Poole P, Lehman R, Emmel TC, Covell Jr CV (2012) An annotated list of the Lepidoptera of Honduras. Insecta Mundi 0205, 1-72.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
El Salvador Absent, unreliable record view...
Guatemala Absent, unreliable record view...
Nicaragua Absent, unreliable record view...